View Full Version : My 1990 Honda Civic LX quit while driving
moonman555
Nov 2, 2009, 01:59 PM
While I was driving down the road my Honda suddenly lost all power, the check engine light came on, the battery and the oil light both came on as well. I pulled over to the side of the road tried to start my car back up and nothing happened. I can't seem to figure out what happened can anybody help?
TxGreaseMonkey
Nov 2, 2009, 02:02 PM
. Check the timing belt. Ensure the camshaft rotates, when you crank the engine--remove the oil fill cap and look inside the valve cover.
. Check for codes.:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-6.html#post832012
. Replace the Ignition Control Module (ICM) and coil:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-4.html#post265896
This is a common problem on Hondas.
moonman555
Nov 9, 2009, 10:09 PM
Thanks for the help I replaced my ignition coil and my car is back up and running.
TxGreaseMonkey
Nov 10, 2009, 07:24 AM
Good job.
moonman555
Nov 10, 2009, 12:54 PM
Well I didn't get very far my car broke down again. Can oil down in my spark plugs cause my coil to burn up? Or should I try replacing ignition control module?
TxGreaseMonkey
Nov 10, 2009, 01:12 PM
I believe the problem is with the ICM.
moonman555
Nov 10, 2009, 03:53 PM
All right I'll figure it out where is that usually located and is it hard to fix? Also I replaced my head gasket seals and noticed my timing chain was a little loose, how tight is it supposed to be? We think it might be that to.